Weather in Port El Kantaoui in January

How January compares

January is the 12th warmest month of the year in Port El Kantaoui. Within Tunisia it is 2nd of 3 (Tunisia in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Port El Kantaoui is 9.0°C warmer by day and 5.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in January

The typical January day in Port El Kantaoui peaks at 16.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 500 days top 25°C. Nights average 7.9°C; one night in ten drops to 4.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day here reached 25.4°C (2015-01-31) and the coldest night 1.4°C (2006-01-26).

Rain in January

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 29 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 1999 with 128 mm, the driest 2007 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 71%.

Sea temperature in January

The sea averages 15.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.3°C to 16.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.8°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:27 and sets about 17:26 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 42%.

Is January a good time to visit Port El Kantaoui?

January is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Port El Kantaoui on our scoring are June, May, September; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Mild days, with room for rain

January is Port El Kantaoui's coolest month, so plan around pleasant spells rather than sustained warmth. The warmer days can reach 19.8°C or more, but that is not the everyday expectation. Sunshine averages about 5.6 hours within 9.8 hours of daylight, giving you scope for time outside without promising clear skies throughout your stay. About 5 days have measurable rain, so a shower need not dominate the trip, but flexible plans make sense. Keep outdoor time for the brighter parts of the day and bring a light waterproof. If your main aim is to feel properly hot, January is the wrong choice.

Pack for cool evenings, not a swimming holiday

The sea is the main catch for anyone picturing a beach holiday. At 15.8°C, it is cold rather than merely refreshing, so do not make comfortable sea swimming the reason to book. Time by the water is a more realistic plan if you are happy staying dressed. Pack layers you can remove on warmer afternoons, plus a jumper and jacket for evenings. Average night temperatures sit around 8°C, while the coldest nights can fall to 4.8°C or below. That makes warm clothing useful rather than optional, especially if you intend to stay outdoors after daylight fades. Treat swimwear as an extra, not the centre of your packing.